Governor chairs 82nd meeting of Kurukshetra Development Board

The 82nd meeting of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) was held under the chairmanship of the Governor and Board Chairman, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya here today. Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini who is also the Vice Chairman of KDB also attended the meeting.

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During the meeting, the Governor said that the government is continuously working to give global recognition to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the holy land of Kurukshetra. He said that to establish a wider identity for Kurukshetra across the country, everyone must work together. Kurukshetra holds immense religious significance and should be envisioned as a grand spiritual city, he emphasized. Renowned scholars and prominent personalities from across the country should be associated with the Board, he said.

Meanwhile, to foster deeper community engagement and participation in promoting Kurukshetra's heritage, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya suggested that at least 48 Utsav (festivals) should be celebrated annually in villages within the 48 Kos area, involving local representatives and the participation of the villages housing these pilgrimage sites.